Christi Craddick

Comptroller of Public Accounts · Republican Primary 2026

Republican

About ✓ Verified

Christi Craddick is in second place, leveraging her experience as Railroad Commissioner and support from business interests, but faces an uphill battle against Huffines' momentum.

Key Positions ✓ Verified

Full audit of every state dollar spent to catch waste
Create a Local Government Efficiency Task Force
Modernize outdated Comptroller technology systems
Support school voucher program with responsible oversight
Partner with legislators on accurate revenue forecasts
Conservative fiscal leadership with limited, transparent government
Fighting DEI and transgender policies in schools
Pro-life, pro-Second Amendment positions
Supporting Trump's deportation efforts
Treating taxpayers like customers and demanding accountability

Strengths Sourced

Proven statewide electoral experience as Railroad Commissioner
Strong oil and gas industry connections and expertise
Solid second place polling position
Pragmatic conservative approach appeals to business community

Concerns Sourced

Lacks Trump endorsement unlike frontrunner Huffines
Heavy dependence on single donor source raises questions
May struggle to differentiate from other conservatives
Limited grassroots activist appeal compared to Huffines

Endorsements ✓ Verified

G. Brint Ryan (business group)
John Sellers (business group)
Javaid Anwar (business group)
Ray L. Hunt (business group)
Woody Hunt (business group)
Tom Craddick (elected official)
Ryan Texas PAC (business group)

Polling ✓ Verified

21% — second place (UH Hobby School poll, Jan 20-31, 2026). Trails Huffines by 12 points but leads Hancock by 8 points

Fundraising ✓ Verified

$3.2M raised as of Sept 2025. Largest donor: Brint Ryan and 71 employees contributed ~$1M in an 8-day period. Additional $100K+ donations from oil industry figures. Strong industry donor base but no significant self-funding.

Sources (20)

Texas Primaries 2026 | University of Houston (2026-02-24)
Who’s leading in Texas’ 2026 election? New poll offers clues | khou.com (2026-02-24)
Texas Comptroller election, 2026 - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
Republican Party primaries in Texas, 2026 - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
Texas 2026 election: Your March primary sample ballot | The Texas Tribune (2026-02-24)
Abbott-backed candidates face stiff competition in primaries (2026-02-24)
Some Abbott-backed candidates face political headwinds in Republican primaries – Houston Public Media (2026-02-24)
Top candidates in the 2026 Texas comptroller primary (2026-02-24)
2026 Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts election - Wikipedia (2026-02-24)
Texas Primaries 2026 | Hobby School of Public Affairs (2026-02-24)
Don Huffines - Wikipedia (2026-02-24)
Donald Huffines - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
Pro-Life + DOGE Texas | Huffines for Comptroller! | Texas Right To Life (2026-02-24)
Endorsement | Don Huffines For Texas Comptroller (2026-02-24)
Endorsement: Huffines Stands Out in Comptroller Primary — The Amarillo Pioneer (2026-02-24)
Don Huffines for Texas Comptroller (2026-02-24)
Don Huffines Declares Himself The “MAGA Candidate” in Texas Comptroller’s Race, Opponents Respond (2026-02-24)
TX: Meet Don Huffines at the Range | GOA (2026-02-24)
2026 Republican Primary Endorsements - Grassroots America - We The People (2026-02-24)
Meet Don Huffines at the Range | GOA Texas (2026-02-24)

Data last verified: Mar 3, 2026 · 20 sources cited

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